- The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
- Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
- Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds;
- For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
- When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,
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- The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.
- Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him.
- Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;
- for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.
- When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
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